How much do you really know about ducks? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about ducks
What do pet ducks need to stay healthy and clean?✅ Water to splash and dunk inDucks need water deep enough to dunk their heads and clean themselves.
How soon after hatching can a duckling swim?✅ Within hoursA duckling can paddle around in water within hours of hatching.
About how long can a pet duck live?✅ 8 to 12 yearsWith good care, ducks often live 8 to 12 years.
Besides their feed, what should always be next to a duck's food?✅ Fresh waterDucks need water beside their food to help them swallow it.
Are ducks happier living alone or with friends?✅ With a flock of duck friendsDucks are very social and do best with other ducks around.
Why do ducks need a predator-proof shelter?✅ To keep them safe from animals that hunt themA safe shelter protects ducks from predators, especially at night.
What is one messy thing about keeping ducks?✅ They splash water everywhereDucks love water and splash it all over the place.
Which old duck myth has actually been busted?✅ That a duck's quack doesn't echoA duck's quack really does echo — that old myth is busted!
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